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Monitoring and Evaluation of Solent Nutrient Trading Pilot Project

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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19 Aug 2021 at 10:36

Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the “Monitoring and Evaluation of Solent Nutrient Trading Pilot Project” overseen by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, situated in London, England. This project falls under the agricultural and environmental services sector to address nutrient pollution impacting protected habitats in the Solent region. The open tender process was published on 1st June 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th June 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £200,000, is scheduled to commence on 2nd August 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in environmental consultancy, agricultural management, or ecological research. Businesses able to contribute to nutrient mitigation solutions, such as transformation projects involving agricultural land, will find this tender highly relevant. Firms looking to engage in innovative environmental strategies, such as habitat creation or monitoring services, may benefit from collaborating within this framework, enhancing their market presence while addressing critical ecological challenges.

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Notice Title

Monitoring and Evaluation of Solent Nutrient Trading Pilot Project

Notice Description

The Solent is home to a range of nationally & internationally important habitats. However, many of these habitats are in unfavourable condition due to excess nutrients (particularly nitrates) in the water from a range of sources, including agric. & wastewater. NE has advised local planning authorities that demonstrating 'nutrient neutrality' (i.e. zero net impact on nitrogen pollution of the protected sites for 80 years) is a way of allowing development to proceed, while ensuring it does not further damage the condition of the protected site features. This can be achieved through various means, including by securing proportionate nitrogen reduction elsewhere in the catchment by taking land out of intensive agricultural use & creating habitat for wildlife. NE has published & actively advises local authorities & developers. There is an estimated backlog of at least 4,500 houses (at least partly due to nitrate pollution) across the Solent catchment awaiting planning permission; a lack of offsite mitigation projects has meant some developments have struggled to demonstrate 'nutrient neutrality'. The Authority is piloting a nutrient trading process to enable developers in need of nitrogen pollution mitigation solutions to connect via an online platform with land managers able to provide such solutions. For example, farmers who are willing to take some of their land out of intensive agricultural production & commit it to meadow, woodland or wetland for at least 80 years. The project, funded through Government's Shared Outcomes Fund, will test the feasibility & costs of this approach, using a reverse auction process, & explore how multiple benefits for people and nature can be maximised. This approach will bring together the relevant local actors - house builders and developers, local authorities, landowners (including farmers and wildlife organisations) & statutory bodies (NE & EA). If successful, the Authority will look to roll out the approach to other parts of Eng. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670ac534-7ef3-4ba8-8bb4-6a10daf998ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24 - Chemical products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24000000 - Chemical products

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

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